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Define Your Software & Operating System
Start with the POS, kiosk, waiver, check-in or KDS application. Confirm whether it requires Windows, Android, Linux or a browser-based environment.
Custom America POS Terminal Buying Guide
Custom America POS Terminals: TREK, PEAK, ASCENT & DAYTONA Compared
Compare Custom America touchscreen computers for point of sale, self-service kiosks, Waiver Kiosks, restaurant KDS stations, customer check-in, price checking, endless aisle and digital forms. This guide breaks down screen size, Windows vs. Android, processor performance, peripheral options and price position.
15" / 15.1"
15.6" Full HD
21.5" Full HD
Windows
Android
Waiver Kiosks
Self-Service
POS & KDS
Most Versatile
TREK
Modern Intel and Android POS, kiosk and customer-touchpoint platform.
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Modular Kiosk
PEAK
Android and Windows touch computers for modular self-service systems.
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Commercial POS
ASCENT
Intel-powered commercial Windows POS with extensive peripheral support.
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Traditional POS
DAYTONA
Traditional 15-inch commercial POS workstation for Windows applications.
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Choose the application first — then choose the terminal.
Screen size and processor matter, but the biggest decision is what the touchscreen will actually do. A Windows checkout station, Android Waiver Kiosk and 21.5-inch self-service terminal have very different hardware requirements.
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Choose the Right Screen Size
Traditional 15-inch screens work well for conventional POS. A 15.6-inch widescreen is a strong general-purpose option, while 21.5-inch displays excel when customers interact directly with them.
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Match Performance to the Workload
Entry-level Android and Intel platforms can handle lighter cloud and kiosk applications. Higher-performance Intel CPUs provide more headroom for Windows POS and multi-application workloads.
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Plan Peripherals & Mounting
Customer displays, barcode scanners, NFC, MSR, cameras, fingerprint readers, receipt printers and kiosk stands can influence which platform is the best fit.
Compare Custom America POS Terminals
TREK vs. PEAK vs. ASCENT vs. DAYTONA.
These families overlap, but they are built around different priorities. TREK offers broad flexibility, PEAK is strong for modular customer-facing systems, ASCENT focuses on commercial POS, and DAYTONA uses a traditional POS format.
TREK
Multiple screen sizes plus Intel and Android choices make TREK useful across POS, kiosk, KDS and customer-facing applications.
Best Overall FlexibilityPEAK
Particularly useful for self-service, Waiver Kiosks, endless aisle, KDS and other modular customer-touchpoint applications.
Best Modular KioskASCENT
Commercial Intel POS platform for retail and hospitality where Windows, I/O and higher-performance configurations matter.
Best Commercial POSDAYTONA
Familiar 15-inch POS form factor for businesses that prefer a traditional employee-operated checkout workstation.
Traditional 15-Inch POS| Family |
TREK
Intel & Android
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PEAK
Modular Touch Computer
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ASCENT
Commercial POS
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DAYTONA
Traditional POS
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| Feature | TREK | PEAK | ASCENT | DAYTONA |
| Best Use | POS + Kiosk + KDS | Self-service & modular applications | Commercial attended POS | Traditional attended POS |
| Screen Options | 15.6" / 21.5" | 15.6" / 21.5" | 15.1" / 15.6" | 15" |
| Android | Yes | Yes | No dedicated Android model | No dedicated Android model |
| Windows | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Waiver Kiosk | Excellent | Excellent | Usually more hardware than required | Not our first choice |
| Self-Service | Excellent | Excellent | Good | Limited vs. widescreen platforms |
| KDS | Excellent | Excellent | Good | Good |
| Price Position | Value → Midrange | Midrange | Midrange → Premium | Varies by CPU |
Custom America Terminal Lineup
Compare the major Custom America terminal models.
Custom uses multiple configurations within each terminal family. Start with screen size, operating system and application, then narrow the exact processor, RAM, storage and accessory configuration.
| Model | Display | Platform | Primary Role | Availability | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TREK Intel 15.6" | 15.6" Full HD | Intel | POS, kiosk, KDS, price checker | Available | View Product |
| TREK Android 15.6" | 15.6" Full HD | Android | Waiver Kiosk, check-in, self-service | Configure to Order | Request Quote |
| TREK Intel 21.5" | 21.5" Full HD | Intel | Kiosk, KDS, large-format POS | Available | View Product |
| TREK Android 21.5" | 21.5" Full HD | Android | Waiver Kiosk, self-service, digital forms | Configure to Order | Request Quote |
| PEAK Android 15.6" | 15.6" Full HD | Android | Waiver Kiosk, price checker, self-service | Configure to Order | Request Quote |
| PEAK Android 21.5" | 21.5" Full HD | Android | Kiosk, endless aisle, KDS | Configure to Order | Request Quote |
| PEAK Windows 21.5" | 21.5" Full HD | Windows / Intel | Kiosk, POS, KDS | Available | View Product |
| ASCENT 15.1" | 15.1" / 1024 × 768 | Windows / Intel | Traditional commercial POS | Configure to Order | Request Quote |
| ASCENT 15.6" | 15.6" widescreen | Windows / Intel | Commercial Windows POS | Available | View Product |
| DAYTONA 15" | 15" / 1024 × 768 | Windows / Intel | Traditional POS | Available | View Product |
| TP6 | Legacy POS platform | Legacy | Existing installations | Discontinued | Discontinued Product |
| TP5 | Legacy POS platform | Legacy | Existing installations | Discontinued | Discontinued Product |
| PATH15 | Legacy touchscreen | Legacy | Existing installations | Discontinued | Discontinued Product |
| SILK | Legacy POS family | Legacy | Existing installations | Discontinued | Discontinued Product |
Screen Size
15-inch, 15.6-inch or 21.5-inch?
Screen size should follow the application. Employee-operated checkout can stay compact, while customer-facing kiosk and waiver workflows benefit from additional screen space.
15" / 15.1"
Traditional POS Format
DAYTONA 15" and ASCENT 15.1" provide the familiar 4:3 layout used by many traditional POS applications.
15.6" Full HD
Modern General-Purpose POS
A 15.6-inch widescreen provides more workspace while remaining compact enough for employee-operated checkout.
21.5" Full HD
Customer-Facing & Kiosk
Larger displays are excellent for Waiver Kiosks, self-ordering, check-in, digital forms, KDS and other customer-facing interfaces.
Operating System
Windows POS terminal or Android touchscreen?
Start with the software requirement. Android can lower hardware cost for lightweight customer-facing applications, while Windows remains important for many full POS and business software platforms.
Windows POS Terminals
Windows remains common for commercial point of sale, restaurant software, inventory applications and peripheral-heavy installations.
Retail POS
Restaurant POS
Windows applications
Peripheral integration
Multitasking
Legacy replacement
Android Touch Computers
Android is especially attractive for kiosks, waiver applications, check-in systems and other lightweight touch workflows that do not require a full Windows PC.
Waiver Kiosk
Self-service
Check-in
Digital forms
Price checking
Cloud KDS
Custom America TREK
Our first look for most new Custom America deployments.
TREK combines modern widescreen displays with Intel and Android configurations, making it useful across checkout, customer self-service, KDS, Waiver Kiosks, price checking and other touchpoints.
15.6" & 21.5"
Modern widescreen configurations.
Intel or Android
Choose around the software requirement.
Modern Connectivity
Commercial peripheral connectivity.
Customer Display
Customer-facing options available.
Integrated Accessories
Scanner, NFC, MSR and more.
Kiosk Ready
Pair with Custom CONNECT hardware.
Custom America PEAK
A modular touch computer built for customer-facing applications.
PEAK is especially useful when the display needs to become a kiosk, price checker, endless aisle station, Waiver Kiosk or KDS instead of remaining a conventional employee-operated checkout terminal.
15.6" Android
Compact customer-facing applications.
21.5" Android
Large-format self-service.
21.5" Windows
PC-based kiosk software.
Modular Accessories
Build around the workflow.
Custom America ASCENT
Commercial Windows POS with traditional and widescreen options.
Custom currently offers separate ASCENT 15.1-inch and ASCENT 15.6-inch platforms. The 15.1-inch model uses the traditional 1024×768 POS format, while the 15.6-inch version provides the widescreen alternative.
ASCENT 15.1"
Traditional 1024×768 commercial POS.
ASCENT 15.6"
Modern widescreen POS option.
Intel Processing
Commercial Windows workloads.
Rich I/O
Designed for POS peripherals.
Custom America DAYTONA
A traditional 15-inch commercial POS workstation.
DAYTONA keeps the classic 15-inch POS form factor and is particularly useful for replacing existing checkout stations or running software designed around a conventional 4:3 interface.
15" Display
Classic POS screen format.
Intel Options
Different performance tiers.
Upgradeable
Service-friendly commercial design.
POS Accessories
Customer-facing peripheral options.
Popular Application
Build a Custom America Waiver Kiosk.
Many digital waiver applications do not require an expensive Windows POS terminal. An Android TREK or PEAK can provide a commercial touchscreen platform for customer registration, liability waiver review and touchscreen signatures.
This makes Waiver Kiosks especially attractive for trampoline parks, climbing gyms, indoor playgrounds, axe throwing, escape rooms, adventure parks, rentals and other participation-based businesses.
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Customer Arrives
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Select Reservation
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Enter Information
04
Review Waiver
05
Sign on Screen
06
Submit & Verify
Recommended Kiosk Bundle
Custom America self-service and Waiver Kiosk package.
Start with the touch computer and mounting system, then add scanning, printing and payment only if the software workflow actually requires those components.
Recommended Configuration
Custom America CONNECT Kiosk Bundle
A modular starting point for waiver signing, customer check-in, self-ordering, registration, information lookup and other unattended touchscreen workflows.
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TREK or PEAK
Android or Windows touch computer.
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CONNECT Stand
Countertop or floor-standing kiosk structure.
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Optional 2D Scanner
QR, membership, ticket and reservation scanning.
04
Optional Receipt Printer
Print receipts, confirmations or tickets.
05
Optional Payment
Add payment hardware for transactional kiosks.
Accessories
Build the terminal around the workflow.
Commercial POS terminals support a broader accessory ecosystem than consumer tablets, making them easier to standardize for checkout, kiosk and customer-facing applications.
2D Scanner
Product, QR, membership and ticket scanning.
NFC Reader
Tap-based identification and supported workflows.
MSR
Magnetic stripe input for compatible applications.
Fingerprint
Employee authentication and specialty applications.
Camera
Imaging and customer-facing functionality.
Customer Display
Totals, promotions and customer prompts.
Receipt Printer
Complete a transactional POS or kiosk system.
Kiosk Stand
Convert touch computers into self-service stations.
Spartan POS Recommendations
Custom America configurations to start with.
These models provide practical starting configurations. Contact Spartan POS when you need a different processor, operating system, memory, storage, display or accessory package.
TREK
TREK 15.6" N97
15.6"
Intel N97
Windows
Value-focused modern Windows POS configuration.
TREK
TREK 15.6" Core i3
15.6"
Core i3
Windows
More processor headroom in the compact TREK design.
TREK
TREK Intel 21.5"
21.5"
Intel
Windows
Large touchscreen for POS, kiosk and KDS applications.
PEAK
PEAK Windows 21.5"
21.5"
Windows
Kiosk
Large-format Windows platform for self-service applications.
ASCENT
ASCENT Windows POS
Commercial POS
Intel
Windows
Commercial POS workstation for demanding checkout deployments.
DAYTONA
DAYTONA 15"
15"
Windows
Traditional POS
Traditional commercial checkout workstation.
Android
PEAK Android
15.6" / 21.5"
Android
Excellent fit for Waiver Kiosks and self-service deployments.
Kiosk Bundle
Android Waiver Kiosk
Android
Waiver Kiosk
Self-Service
Configure a commercial touchscreen and kiosk stand around your software.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Custom America terminal buying questions.
Exact part numbers matter because processor, RAM, storage, operating system and included accessories can vary within the same terminal family.
Which Custom America terminal is best overall?
TREK is our preferred starting point for many new projects because it covers modern POS, kiosk, KDS and customer-facing applications and is available in Intel and Android configurations.
Does ASCENT really come in both 15.1-inch and 15.6-inch sizes?
Yes. Custom currently lists separate ASCENT 15.1 and ASCENT 15.6 product families. The 15.1-inch model uses a traditional 1024×768 format, while the 15.6-inch version is the widescreen option.
Which model is best for a Waiver Kiosk?
TREK Android and PEAK Android are excellent starting points because many waiver applications do not require the expense or complexity of a full Windows PC.
Should a Waiver Kiosk use 15.6" or 21.5"?
15.6" is compact and works well on a counter. A 21.5" display gives customers more room for legal text, form fields and touchscreen signatures.
Do I need Windows for a kiosk?
No. If the software runs on Android or through a supported browser, an Android touch computer may be the more economical choice.
Can these terminals be used for KDS?
Yes. TREK and PEAK are especially useful for touchscreen Kitchen Display System applications when matched to compatible software.
Is a Core i5 necessary for POS?
Often it is not. Lighter checkout software can run well on lower-cost processors. Core i5 configurations make more sense for demanding software or when more performance headroom is desired.
Can Spartan POS help select the exact SKU?
Yes. Provide your software, operating system, screen size, processor requirements, peripherals and mounting requirements and we can help narrow the correct configuration.
Custom America Hardware
Build the right POS terminal, self-service kiosk or Waiver Kiosk.
Spartan POS can help compare TREK, PEAK, ASCENT and DAYTONA, identify the correct operating system and processor, select accessories and build a complete checkout or kiosk hardware package.